The reliability of the skewness measure, [xi] = [mu]3/[sigma]3, is examined. It is shown that the measure [xi] may not correctly indicate the degree of asymmetry of a probability density, f(x), in some cases. An asymmetry measure [eta] = [integral operator]+[infinity]-[infinity]|f([mu]+x) -...

Just over three decades ago, when Deng Xiaoping announced the policy of reform and openingup in 1978, China’s total imports and exports of $20.6 billion ranked 32nd among all nations and accounted for less than one percent of global trade. In 2010, China’s total merchandise trade exceeded $3...

This paper discusses an overall strategy for reducing energy demand in non-domestic buildings, mainly focusing on office developments. It considers four areas: reducing internal heat loads; addressing passive design through the building construction; using efficient and responsive HVAC systems...